Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,512 Community Health Centers (CHCs). NHCW is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of the Community Health Centers patients, staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to 52 million patients across more than 17,000 communities.
National Health Center Week (August 2 – 8) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Community Health Centers serve as the beacon of strength, service, and care in their communities. This National Health Center Week honors those front-line providers, staff, and beloved patients (https://healthcenterweek.org/).
Community Health Centers serve as a beacon of strength, service, and care in their communities. In moments of pain and loss, they offer support and love. In moments of triumph, they offer hope and a vision for the future. This year’s National Health Center Week theme focuses on empowering communities by connecting them with health centers and elected officials from all levels of government.
At Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP), we have planned several activities, each day, with efforts to support this national event. Our main activities during this Health Center Week will be focused on Back-to-School events.
Also, around CHP there is a specific theme that will be showcased, please check the following calendar of events:
Saturday, July 25th:
- CHP Champaign 5th Annual Back to School Health & Resource Fair
Friday, July 31st:
- Kankakee Back to School event
Saturday, August 1st:
- Mendota Back to School event
Sunday, August 2nd:
Celebrating Our History
- All Staff messaging.
- Social media message and staff message
Monday, August 3rd:
Staff Appreciation Day
- Social media message and staff message
- A small token of our appreciation to our loyal staff at each site
Tuesday, August 4th:
Patient Appreciation Day
- Hawaiian theme celebration at our health centers
- A small token of our appreciation for our patients at each site
Wednesday, August 5th:
Health Conditions Focus
- Social media message
- Harvard Back to School event
Thursday, August 6th:
Population Focus
- Social media message
Friday, August 7th:
Partner Appreciation Day.
- Social media message
- Aurora Back to School event
Saturday, August 8th:
Gratitude and Future Vision
- Social media message
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Leadership Team, we extend a huge thank you to our very own heroes: our staff.
We are grateful for all that you do and proud to have you on our team.
With appreciation,
Dr. Eleace Sawyers, MPhil, MPA, MAcc, CHC
President & Chief Executive Officer
